Ezekiel 34:22
New International Version
I will save my flock, and they will no longer be plundered. I will judge between one sheep and another.

New Living Translation
So I will rescue my flock, and they will no longer be abused. I will judge between one animal of the flock and another.

English Standard Version
I will rescue my flock; they shall no longer be a prey. And I will judge between sheep and sheep.

Berean Standard Bible
I will save My flock, and they will no longer be prey. I will judge between one sheep and another.

King James Bible
Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle.

New King James Version
therefore I will save My flock, and they shall no longer be a prey; and I will judge between sheep and sheep.

New American Standard Bible
therefore, I will save My flock, and they will no longer be plunder; and I will judge between one sheep and another.

NASB 1995
therefore, I will deliver My flock, and they will no longer be a prey; and I will judge between one sheep and another.

NASB 1977
therefore, I will deliver My flock, and they will no longer be a prey; and I will judge between one sheep and another.

Legacy Standard Bible
therefore, I will save My flock, and they will no longer be plunder; and I will judge between one sheep and another.

Amplified Bible
therefore, I will rescue My flock, and they shall no longer be prey; and I will judge between one sheep [ungodly] and another [godly].

Christian Standard Bible
I will save my flock. They will no longer be prey, and I will judge between one sheep and another.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will save My flock, and they will no longer be prey for you. I will judge between one sheep and another.

American Standard Version
therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between sheep and sheep.

Contemporary English Version
but I will rescue them and no longer let them be mistreated. I will separate the good from the bad.

English Revised Version
therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So I will rescue my sheep, and they will no longer be prey. I will judge between one sheep and another.

Good News Translation
But I will rescue my sheep and not let them be mistreated any more. I will judge each of my sheep and separate the good from the bad.

International Standard Version
That's how I'll save my sheep so they won't be plundered any longer. I'm going to judge between one sheep and another.'"

Majority Standard Bible
I will save My flock, and they will no longer be prey. I will judge between one sheep and another.

NET Bible
I will save my sheep; they will no longer be prey. I will judge between one sheep and another.

New Heart English Bible
therefore I will save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between sheep and sheep.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle.

World English Bible
therefore I will save my flock, and they will no more be a prey. I will judge between sheep and sheep.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Therefore I have given safety to My flock, "" And they are not for prey anymore, "" And I have judged between sheep and sheep.

Young's Literal Translation
And I have given safety to My flock, And they are not any more for prey, And I have judged between sheep and sheep.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I saved my sheep, and they shall no more be for plunder; and I judged between sheep to sheep.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will save my dock, and it shall be no more a spoil, and I will judge between cattle and cattle.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will save my flock, and it will be no longer be a prey, and I will judge between cattle and cattle.

New American Bible
I will save my flock so they can no longer be plundered; I will judge between one sheep and another.

New Revised Standard Version
I will save my flock, and they shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between sheep and sheep.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore I will save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey for them; and I will judge between ewe and ewe and between ram and ram.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall save my flock, and it will not be again a prey to them, and I shall judge between one ewe and another ewe, and between one ram and another ram
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
therefore will I save My flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Therefore I will save my sheep, and they shall not be any more for a prey; and will judge between ram and ram.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Good Shepherd
21Since you shove with flank and shoulder, butting all the weak ones with your horns until you have scattered them abroad, 22I will save My flock, and they will no longer be prey. I will judge between one sheep and another. 23I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd.…

Cross References
John 10:11-16
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. / The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. ...

Psalm 23:1-4
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ...

Matthew 18:12-14
What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? / And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. / In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.

Isaiah 40:11
He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.

Luke 15:4-7
“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? / And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders, / comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ ...

Jeremiah 23:3-4
Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply. / I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any go missing, declares the LORD.

John 10:27-30
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. ...

Micah 5:4
He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they will dwell securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth.

Revelation 7:17
For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”

Zechariah 11:16-17
For behold, I will raise up a shepherd in the land who will neither care for the lost, nor seek the young, nor heal the broken, nor sustain the healthy, but he will devour the flesh of the choice sheep and tear off their hooves. / Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May a sword strike his arm and his right eye! May his arm be completely withered and his right eye utterly blinded!”

Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, / equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Isaiah 49:9-10
to say to the prisoners, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ They will feed along the pathways, and find pasture on every barren hill. / They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.

1 Peter 2:25
For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Jeremiah 31:10
Hear, O nations, the word of the LORD, and proclaim it in distant coastlands: “The One who scattered Israel will gather them and keep them as a shepherd keeps his flock.

Matthew 9:36
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle.

will I

Ezekiel 34:10
Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will require my flock at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the flock; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; for I will deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them.

Psalm 72:12-14
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper…

Jeremiah 23:2,3
Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD…

and I

Ezekiel 34:17
And as for you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats.

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1. A reproof of the shepherds
7. God's judgment against them
11. His providence over his flock
20. The kingdom of Christ














I will save
The phrase "I will save" is a powerful declaration of divine intervention and deliverance. In the Hebrew text, the word used here is "וְהוֹשַׁעְתִּי" (vehosha'ti), derived from the root "יָשַׁע" (yasha), meaning to save, deliver, or rescue. This root is foundational in the Hebrew language, often associated with God's acts of salvation throughout the Old Testament. The use of the first person "I" emphasizes God's personal involvement and commitment to the salvation of His people. Historically, this reflects God's covenantal promise to Israel, assuring them of His protection and deliverance from their enemies and oppressors.

My flock
The term "My flock" signifies a personal and possessive relationship between God and His people. In the context of Ezekiel, the flock represents the people of Israel, whom God views as His own. The imagery of a flock is prevalent throughout Scripture, symbolizing care, guidance, and provision. Shepherding was a common occupation in ancient Israel, and the metaphor would have resonated deeply with the original audience. It underscores God's role as the Good Shepherd, a theme that is later echoed in the New Testament with Jesus Christ as the ultimate Shepherd of His people.

They will no longer be prey
This phrase promises protection and security for God's people. The Hebrew word for "prey" is "בַּז" (baz), which conveys the idea of being plundered or devoured. Historically, Israel had been subject to numerous invasions and captivities, often being preyed upon by surrounding nations. God's assurance that they will "no longer be prey" speaks to a future hope where His people will be safe from exploitation and harm. This promise is not only physical but also spiritual, indicating a time when God's people will be free from spiritual predators and false leaders.

I will judge between one sheep and another
Here, God declares His role as the righteous judge among His people. The act of judging "between one sheep and another" suggests a discerning and fair evaluation of individuals within the community. In the Hebrew context, the word "judge" is "שָׁפַט" (shaphat), which means to govern, vindicate, or punish. This judgment is not arbitrary but is based on God's perfect justice and knowledge. It implies a separation of the faithful from the unfaithful, ensuring that true righteousness prevails. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where Christ is depicted as the ultimate judge who separates the sheep from the goats, symbolizing the final judgment and the establishment of His kingdom.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will save
וְהוֹשַׁעְתִּ֣י (wə·hō·wō·ša‘·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor

My flock,
לְצֹאנִ֔י (lə·ṣō·nî)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock

and they will no
וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

longer
ע֖וֹד (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

be
תִהְיֶ֥ינָה (ṯih·ye·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

prey.
לָבַ֑ז (lā·ḇaz)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 957: Spoiling, robbery, spoil, booty

I will judge
וְשָׁ֣פַטְתִּ֔י (wə·šā·p̄aṭ·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate

between
בֵּ֥ין (bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

one sheep
שֶׂ֖ה (śeh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7716: A member of a, flock, a sheep, goat

and another.
לָשֶֽׂה׃ (lā·śeh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7716: A member of a, flock, a sheep, goat


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